This is completely relevant to the body of Christ and has deep truth whether we admit it or not. Having Christ meant change is inevitable and not to our selfish standards or self righteousness #jesus#holyspirit#church#amen

Happy #sunday!#jesus reigns! Just a word of encouragement and felt the need to share some truth. It goes against the grain of what many preachers/churches are pushing, which is leading to coldness to the spirit, therefore the changes that the Holy Spirit brings become stagnant and we become empty and depleted. Far from where God intended us to be...... #holyspirit

Matthew 10:28
Are you worried about what your family or friends may think about you or your faith? Are you worried about how you may be treated when you share your faith with others or when you tell people "God bless you", even though they haven't sneezed? Don't be afraid, don't be ashamed, don't deny your faith. Jesus has done too much not to deny us, so that we wouldn't be afraid to deny Him. Don't worry about what another created being like yourself might think about you. Rather, worry about the One who created you thinks about you.
Live with the End in Mind. #god#jesus#holyspirit#truth#bible#dailydevotional#jesuslovesyou #

Reposted from @ourdailybread - Daily Devotion: Unity⁣
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The Bible in One Year: Proverbs 22–24; 2 Corinthians 8⁣
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Today's Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:1–6⁣
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Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3⁣
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In 1722 a small group of Moravian Christians, who lived in what is now the Czech Republic, found refuge from persecution on the estate of a generous German count. Within four years, more than 300 people came. But instead of an ideal community for persecuted refugees, the settlement became filled with discord. Different perspectives on Christianity brought division. What they did next may seem like a small choice, but it launched an incredible revival: They began to focus on what they agreed on rather than on what they disagreed on. The result was unity.⁣
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The apostle Paul strongly encouraged the believers in the church in Ephesus to live in unity. Sin would always bring trouble, selfish desires, and conflict in relationships. But as those who were made “alive with Christ” the Ephesians were called to live out their new identity in practical ways (Ephesians 5:2). Primarily, they were to “make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (4:3).⁣
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This unity isn’t just simple camaraderie achieved through human strength. We are to “be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (v. 2). From a human perspective, it’s impossible to act in this way. We can’t reach unity through our own power but through God’s perfect power “that is at work within us” (3:20). ⁣
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How are you experiencing division or unity in your community of faith? What efforts can you make in God’s strength to keep the unity of the Spirit?⁣
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Father, You who are over all and through all and in all, live among us in such a way that unity will be present.⁣
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#ourdailybread#unity#moresimilarthandifferent#division#dailydevotional#dailydevotionalreading#dailydevotionals#verseoftheday#dailybibleverse#bible#dailyquotes#dailyinspiration#dailydevotion#dailyscripture#devotiontime#devotionoftheday#christianwalk#camaraderie#peaceandharmony - #regrann

All we have to do is believe in our hearts and confess with out mouth that Jesus is the Son of God. That He came to earth and lived a perfect life and was crucified, dying for our sins and that He rose from death after 3 days. Jesus defeated satan and death and is sitting at the right hand of God.
#deathwasdefeated#jesussonofgod

Morning Encouragement
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We can counter the voice of shame with the gospel truth that we are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17), friends of God (John 15:14), adopted by God (Ephesians 1:5), saints (1:1), God's delight (Zephaniah 3:17), God's dwelling place (1 Corinthians 3:16), righteous and holy (Ephesians 4:24), citizens of Christ's kingdom (Colossians 1:13), coheirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), blessed with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3), recipients of God's lavish grace (1:6-8), complete (Colossians 2:10), and lacking nothing we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
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When Satan tempted Jesus with lies, Jesus fought back by quoting Scripture. That's the way we can fight back against Satan's efforts to keep us loaded down with false guilt and shame. Remember, those who look to the Lord are radiant, and their faces will never be ashamed (Psalm 34:5).
-excerpt from the book "The Right Kind of Strong" Studying it with my Mom and sisters ♥
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Extend an invitation to someone to attend church with you this Sunday. But only if your church is Bible-based, and teaches that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, whose death has assured us forgiveness of our sins and a path to eternity, if we believe. Listen carefully to the teaching and don't be distracted by their use of Jesus' name, biblical terms and history, and some Christian principles. Satan knows the Word of God, and is notorious to use it to trick people. If they are telling you to trust in your own mind and might, depend on self, meditate on anything but God and his Word, live in the new age stuff, fulfill yourself...run. Fast. Don't invite anyone to this church, find another one. So much trickery, distortion, and false doctrine out there. And they are very slick to lure you in. But if you are in Jesus' church, invite someone today. I remember being out in the world, desiring and curious about what was going on inside the church, but scared and nervous to go in. Extend the hand. I am extending a hand to each of you who read this post. No matter where you are. If you know a Jesus church, visit it. Jesus' church always is open to you. If it turns out to be what you should avoid, don't go back. #church#churchflow#god#jesus#jesuschrist#gospel#christian#choir#amen#prayer#holyspirit#disciples#follow#come#welcome#photooftheday#me#instagood#chicago#love#friends#beautiful#sunday#smile#dc#instagram#follow

💪🏼There is a mutual advantage when you rub two iron rods together. As the friction increases, the heat between them increases, allowing them to create a spark between them. Although it may be uncomfortable for the rods to rub in that way, the spark that results, when fanned, becomes a flame that can’t be contained! Let's commit to not only live faithful lives as individuals, but also as a community striving to help each other grow!
Happy Sunday D1 Fam!

I get tired trying to fix it all, don’t you?
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I know have so much to grow in. I have big break through waiting for me in so many areas, but it just feel like it’s too much to do. .
I want to read my Bible more. I want to pray consistently. I want to clean up all my gossip and angry words and impatient thoughts. .
When I think of all the areas I fall short, I want to give up! Then I am reminded of God’s goodness, and how He comes alongside us and helps us do what we can’t do without Him. Where we are weak, He is strong. .
It only takes a little bit of work to see a lot of change.
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Add in an extra 10 minutes of reading your Bible. Hold your tongue for a few extra seconds until your over-the-top emotion has passed. Let go of envy and learn to celebrate just ONE thing about that person.
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It only takes a little. .
What do you need to take take baby steps in to make a big difference in your life? I’d love to pray for you. ❤️
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The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32 I have heard this story, what feels like, a thousand times. But as I was reflecting on this parable, God revealed a few things to me. •
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In the parable, the son wastes absolutely everything his father had given to him. He was literally living and eating with the swine. •
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If you think you have wasted everything the Lord has given you and have sinned one too many times, I have been there too. Let me tell you, I was mistaken. •
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• God came up through my sins and showed me, that every single one of us -- yes, that includes you-- are all worth dying for and are never have been or ever will be too far gone. •
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• The father in the story obviously represents our loving and merciful God. The God that doesn't care if we have done that same exact sin 1000 times (although he would like if we tried to break the habit). He is there to catch us when we finally decide to ask for His forgiveness and guidance through that sin. •
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• Also the whole village throws a whole dang party for this boy. Imagine what heaven is like when we, just for one second, let God into our hearts and share our shortcomings with Him. •
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• Do not be afraid to show God your sins, He knows them anyway. Everytime we ask for forgiveness, every single saint and angel up in Heaven is doing a little happy dance and throwing a party just for you. Now just think of little Mother Teresa cheering you on😊 •
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No matter how bad you think your sins are, the Lord isn't scared. No offense, but you are not powerful enough to delete God's love. :)
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